Couples and Open Communication
Open communication is a term that is well known, however rarely put into practice by couples. Notwithstanding assumptions about the other being made, tensions are almost always heightened, and nothing gets resolved. Ideally, we can all be transparent, honest, and have a two-way exchange of information where individuals feel safe sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns […]
Disappointment and the Psychology of Wellbeing in Relationships
The emotional foundation of disappointment is sadness and the depth to which we experience disappointment is the difference between our expectations and reality. My 23 years of counselling and psychotherapy practice has taught me that one of the over-arching themes of couple relationship breakdown is caused by disappointment. We have all heard the phrase “disappointment […]
